Originally, this blog was started to chronicle the journey of what can happen when a forgotten horse falls into the loving hands of people who care. Joy has left us, but in letting her go, I continue to live the lessons that she taught me, and attempt to Restore Joy to other horses that come into my life.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Poor Lil Dude!

I came home tonight and turn the horses out on pasture. Beau followed and when the girls took off at a run, he tried to keep up. Unfortuneately, he tripped and slid in the grass on both front knees. He's got grass stains on both knees and his nose. He seemed to be more embarassed than hurt, but I felt bad for him, falling like that in front of all the girls.

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Poor little guy! Wonder what made him fall? His poor old feet I guess...Just think of how lucky he is to be someplace where anyone even notices he went down...& in front of his girls...Lucky little dude!

That story made me really sad for the old guy, like nearly tears sad, and yet happy that he is in such a good place now. It breaks my heart to hear stories like his and know that there are so many more out there who weren't so lucky. I look forward to your posts every day and am cheering for Beau with every milestone...

That is encouraging and heartwrenching at the same time. I can totally relate to poor old Beau. The first thing I do when I trip is look around to see if anyone saw me make a complete fool out of myself.

AHW I feel sorry for him... There is nothing I hate more than tripping and falling... or, for that matter, seeing someone trip and fall. Last winter, my mare's pasture was packed snow and slippery in spots. She always used to run to greet us and she slipped and fell on her side!!!! I freaked out, she is a healthy horse, just a fool. She slid in a fence post and left some hair on it otherwise, she was fine, I guess she should've been bruised on her hip or butt. I felt so bad the rest of the day, because I had called her in to see me... Broke my heart! Will never call her again when there is packed snow on the ground... I'll just march my butt to her and take her from there!